Apple just sent out fresh spyware threat notifications to users in 92 countries, signaling another global wave of mercenary surveillance activity targeting iPhones.

You might want to check your inbox—Apple's quiet ping could mean someone, somewhere, paid to watch your screen.

Apple didn’t disclose the exact method used in this latest spyware wave, but based on past incidents and the phrasing in its notifications, it was likely a zero-click exploit—a type of attack that doesn’t require the victim to do anything like clicking a link or opening a file.

The alerts, which landed in inboxes early this week, mark the latest chapter in the ongoing cat-and-mouse game between spyware-for-hire firms and device makers trying to lock things down.

The notifications don’t name names, but they’re pretty clear: if you got one, Apple thinks your iPhone has been targeted by a threat actor with deep pockets and advanced tools—think governments, private contractors, or someone with more than a grudge.

According to Apple, these attacks are not your run-of-the-mill phishing scams or shady app downloads.

They’re “exceptionally well-funded” and are often personalized, targeting journalists, politicians, activists, and researchers.

While Apple’s been sending these alerts since 2021, the reach and consistency are what’s making waves now.

The company has shifted away from using the term “state-sponsored,” instead opting for the broader “mercenary spyware attack,” which might be a nod to the increasingly privatized and global nature of cyber-espionage.

If you didn’t get a message, that’s good.

But it doesn’t mean you’re totally off the grid.

Apple encourages users to enable Lockdown Mode, keep software updated, and avoid suspicious links—especially if your work or life could attract unwanted attention.